Dreaming-of-Islay
Jura Origin 10 Year
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
October 28, 2017 (edited August 18, 2020)
Origin is a 10-year old whiskey that has a similar price point to Superstition, its sweeter, richer cousin. Compared to Superstition, Origins seems not to have as much (if any) sherry-cask aging. Its sweetness is mellower and features a variety of fruits, including caramel-covered green apple (think Halloween) and pear. Although it's considered unpeated, there seems to be a touch of smoke on both the nose and the palate. In contrast to the fruit-forward nose, its flavor profile isn't far off Bowmore 12, with a slightly dull or almost metallic quality to its maltiness, just less smoke. I noticed some notes in the tea vein, with dried, vegetal, slightly bitter, aromatic properties. At around $50 a bottle, Origin is an interesting and unusual expression, not easy to categorize. I prefer Superstition among the two entry-level Juras.
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Agreed. I had a bottle of this and was not much impressed. I wound up using it as a mixer to be rid of it.
I found this one to be quite boring, especially for an island scotch